BUTTOCK & LEG PAIN
BUTTOCK & LEG PAIN
Your buttock contains the largest muscle in your body: gluteus maximus. The buttock muscles allow you to sit upright without having to put your weight through your feet.
Buttock pain is a common condition in athletes that do a lot of sprinting or kicking. Buttock pain can be a complaint on its own or can occur with pain in the lower back or thigh.
Diagnosing what is causing your buttock pain may be difficult because there are several structures within the buttock that can cause pain or the pain could be originating in another area of the body such as the sacroiliac joint or lumbar spine- this type of pain is called referred pain.
WHAT BUTTOCK AND LEG PAIN CONDITIONS DO WE TREAT?
There are a few different buttock and leg conditions that physiotherapy can help with. Your physiotherapist will carry out a full subjective and objective examination to determine what is causing your buttock and leg pain. Scans aren’t often required but may be necessary to rule out other diagnoses.
Buttock and leg conditions are commonly treated at Farrell Physiotherapy include:
Gluteal strain
Piriformis syndrome
Hamstring strain/ tear
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR A BUTTOCK AND LEG CONDITION?
Physiotherapy can be an effective method of reducing buttock and leg pain. Depending on what is causing your symptoms, you will have different treatment goals and benefits.
Benefits of physiotherapy include:
Accelerated healing
Reduced stiffness
Improved strength
Improved range of movement and flexibility
Reduced pain
Prevention of the injury re-occurring
WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BUTTOCK AND LEG CONDITIONS?
There are several treatment options for buttock and leg pain. Following your assessment, your physiotherapist will provide you will an individual treatment programme based on your lifestyle and goals. Treatment varies between individuals.
Treatment can include:
Soft tissue massage
Ice/heat therapy
Ultrasound
Advice and education
Sporting advice
Stretching exercises
Strengthening exercises
Sport specific exercises
Gradual return to activity
Core stability exercises
Neural mobilisation
Biomechanical correction
Leg, hip and buttock strengthening exercises
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
Get in touch with us now on 01245 830280 or 07980 898212 or click below to book online!
Same day and emergency appointments available most of the time.
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We can accept payment from AXA (PPP), Bupa, PruHealth, simplyhealth and Standard Life, if you have any questions about alternative payment methods, please get in touch with us using the contact form at the bottom of the page and we'll get back to you asap!
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